Living in Pioneer Square, WA

Pioneer Square is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Seattle, known for its art galleries, hip bar and restaurant scene, and close proximity to the heart of downtown. The neighborhood takes its name from a small triangular plaza near the corner of First Avenue and Yesler Way, originally known as Pioneer Place.

Location: Pioneer Square is bordered by Alaskan Way South to the west; Cherry Street to the north; Interstate 5, Fourth Avenue South to the east; and South King Street to the south. Some sources also include CenturyLink Field as part of Pioneer Square. 

Quick Pioneer Square Neighborhood Takeaways:

  • The income per capita in Pioneer Square is 83% higher than the national average.

  • Home to countless businesses, ranging from startups to law firms.

Historical fact: Pioneer Square has been dubbed Seattle’s “original neighborhood” because it was the first place where pioneers made a permanent settlement in 1852 after originally landing at Alki.

Historical fact: Rebuilt after the devastating "Great Fire" of 1889, the district is characterized by late nineteenth century brick and stone buildings and one of the nation's best surviving collections of Romanesque Revival style urban architecture.

Pioneer Square, WA Real Estate

Pioneer Square's status as a historic district means you'll find a blend of architecturally beautiful, early 20th-century brick apartment buildings along with modern luxury apartments and condominium buildings. Established as both a National historic district and a local preservation district in 1970, Pioneer Square is protected by an ordinance and design guidelines focused on preserving its unique historic and architectural character, assuring the sensitive rehabilitation of buildings, promoting development of residential uses for all income levels, and enhancing the district's economic climate for residents, employers, workers, and visitors. 

  • Median Listing Price: $732,000

  • Price Per Sq Ft: $779

Living In Pioneer Square, WA

Today, Pioneer Square is home to art galleries, internet companies, cafés, sports bars, nightclubs, bookstores, and a unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, the other unit of which is located in Skagway, Alaska. It is often described as the center of Seattle's nightlife.

  • Population of 14,431

  • There are an estimated 8,820 male and 5,612 female residents living in Pioneer Square

  • Median Age: 39.83

  • Average People Per Household: 1.65

  • Median income per household is $91,316

Who Lives In Pioneer Square?

  • The median age in Pioneer Square is 20% higher than Seattle.

  • In Pioneer Square 71.39% of the population is Caucasian, 12.29% of the population is African American, and 7.43% of the population is Asian.

Getting Around Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square Station is a light rail and bus station that is part of the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel keeping you connected to Seattle and beyond. Located on 3rd Ave & James St., Seattle, WA.

The First Hill line of the Seattle Streetcar connects the diverse and vibrant residential neighborhoods and business districts of Capitol Hill, First Hill, Yesler Terrace, Central Area, Chinatown-International District, and Pioneer Square. It also serves major medical centers, local colleges and universities, and athletic event venues. Located at Occidental Mall (Pioneer Square).

King Street Station has been serving as a gateway for millions of travelers coming into Seattle and the Pacific Northwest for over 110 years. Today, over 2.7 million passengers a year use King Street Station to board Amtrak trains, Sounder commuter trains, and Amtrak Thruway intercity bus services to get into and out of Seattle. It includes convenient connections to Sound Transit commuter rail, local and regional buses, Sound Transit Link light rail, and the First Hill Seattle Streetcar. Located on Jackson St between 3rd and 4th Ave S, is a brick and granite three-story building with a twelve-story clock tower. 

 

 

 

 

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